Quarter Window Regulator: Adjustments

Side window, adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Side Window Installation Tool V.A.G 1739

Distinctive features can be:
- Low window tension.
- Wind noise.
- Window rattles with convertible top open.
- Window runs poorly into roof frame seal.







Check window to see if it is parallel.
- Close convertible top.

- Raise all windows.
- Close both doors.
- Using a steel ruler, measure gap dimension between door window and side window.
- Gap must be parallel, dimension - a - and dimension - b - = 9 - 10 mm.
- Deviation from parallel: 0.5 mm.







Side window height and parallelism, adjusting
- Open convertible top.
- Remove side panel trim.
- Remove rear seat bench.
- Remove speaker cover and speaker.
- Raise all windows.
- Loosen nuts -arrows-.
- Adjust parallelism or side window height to door window by moving side window.
- Tighten nuts.







Side window distance, checking
- Open convertible top.
- Raise side windows.
- Open both doors.
- Using a tape measure on inner edge of side windows - arrow -, measure distance of side windows to each other.
- Distance - a - = 1169 - 1171 mm.

NOTE: Because this measurement cannot determine symmetry to both windows, the window that is still noticeable after all pre-adjustments is adjusted in case of a deviation from the dimension.







Side window distance, adjusting
- Remove side panel trim.
- Remove rear seat bench.
- Remove speaker cover and speaker.
- Loosen nut - arrow -.
- Adjust window angle with Side Window Installation Tool V.A.G 1739







NOTE:
- The window regulator - 4 - can be adjusted in the respective - direction of arrow - by turning adjusting screw - 2 - in or out.
- Turning right: distance is increased.
- 1 turn corresponds to approx. 2 mm.

- Tighten nuts and bolts.